With a massive project such as this it is our intention, time permitting, to eventually collect a series of pictures depicting the on going work of replacement of the viaduct flooring timbers. We have already had some from Mick House, Roger Salter and Roger Winnen.
Here is a selection from Mike Roach both from Ground level and from a train. Date & time as per pictures.
Here is a selection from Mike Roach both from Ground level and from a train. Date & time as per pictures.
Early days 15th October 2014. A view from the platform. Copyright Mike Roach
The sheer size of the scaffolding let alone the weight can be appreciated in this view from Station Hill. Copyright Mike Roach
Lower down Station Hill. Copyright Mike Roach
At the bottom of Station Hill lies the former A30 road. Copyright Mike Roach
Looking through the east arch along Penpol Terrace at Hayle. The Hayle railway, from Redruth paralleled Penpol Terrace on the riverside and once passed just to the left of the left hand pier. Copyright Mike Roach
Looking broadside at the southern face of the 34' high viaduct. The original Hayle station was approximately where the light green car presently is. The Hayle Railway line continued on on a sharp curve to pass inside the pier which is just catching the light and on to serve the South Quay. Copyright Mike Roach
A view, looking back towards Hayle Station for a down train. The mass of street lights in the distance are at the station and around the small car park. This has been taken over by a 'camp' of portakabins. 5th November 2014 Copyright Mike Roach
Further across the viaduct now the view somewhat obstructed by the obtrusive 'superstore' being built alongside. Copyright Mike Roach
The majority of the HST is now on the straight section of the viaduct. Copyright Mike Roach.
Friday 7th November, 2014 The last day of service over Hayle Viaduct sees the massive amount of scaffolding employed on this structure. Copyright Roger Winnen
7th November, 2014 Not a car to be seen in Foundry Square as the viaduct is lit by the early morning sunlight. Copyright Roger Winnen
The last day of service as the 05.24 Bristol-Penzance crosses the viaduct. Copyright Roger Winnen
7th November, 2014 The 10.00 Penzance-Paddington crosses the viaduct after a downpour. Copyright Roger Winnen